Word of the day: rather, would rather

Word of the day:
rather (adverb)
- ‘quite’ or ‘to some degree’, often when you are expressing slight criticism, disappointment or surprise.
Examples:
I didn’t fail the exam; in fact I did rather well!
It was a rather difficult question.

I would rather …. (than) = I would prefer to … (than)
Examples:
She would rather die than give a speech.
Would you rather walk or take a bus?

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